Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts

Jeff Friedman and I don’t argue often, but when it comes to bread, we’ve almost come to blows. Okay, maybe that’s overstating things but he has tried convincing me that New England’s bread economy rivals San Francisco’s. Part of his argument included a visit to King Arthur Flour last time I ventured to New England.… Continue reading Jeff Friedman’s Pan-Sauteed Broccoli with Walnuts

Toasted Walnut, Green Bean and Labneh Salad

The end of summer comes as an omen of the quick passing of time. One evening in August, something changed in the air. The gusty fog of summers past made way for a wind with bite.  We happened to be taking an evening constitutional and I noted Beck popping his collar for a bit of… Continue reading Toasted Walnut, Green Bean and Labneh Salad

Green Tea Granola

This past Saturday, early in the morning, we decked out tables with pink and coral tablecloths in front of Noe Valley Pets and nearby Omnivore Books. As San Francisco food bloggers arrived with their freshly baked goods, we assembled them into categories by price and hugged the participating bakers or in my case tackled them… Continue reading Green Tea Granola

Massaged Kale Feta Salad with Pickled Cherries and Walnuts

  [print_this] Massaged Kale Feta Salad with Pickled Cherries and Walnuts SERVES: 6 side portions TIME: 3 days for pickling; 10 minutes for salad prep PICKLED CHERRIES Adapted from the Pickled Grape recipe by Karen Solomon in “Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It”   As someone who had never pickled anything before, I sought out an… Continue reading Massaged Kale Feta Salad with Pickled Cherries and Walnuts

Fig & Goat’s Milk Yogurt Parfait

When traveling internationally, your pick of companions is key: do you like the same activities? Are you both regimented in scheduling activities or flexible to let the wind take you where it may? Is your companion someone who prefers historical artifacts and art or shopping? Does your companion have a discriminating palate or not? There’s… Continue reading Fig & Goat’s Milk Yogurt Parfait